St. Paul Westlake Students Celebrate NLSW

BY RICK HAASE

WESTLAKE – Students at St. Paul Westlake School will celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week January 27-February 2 with a different daily theme and activity.

The students are also collecting donations to cover the cost of a field trip for an orphanage in Haiti as a service project.

“National Lutheran Schools Week allows us to celebrate the excellence in Christian education that Lutheran schools provide our families. Here at St. Paul Westlake we go all out for this celebration with daily themes, guest speakers, devotions, activities, and community builders that enhance the already exemplary education students receive on a daily basis. It is truly a week of celebration,” said St. Paul Westlake Principal Jeremy Louden.

Here is a rundown of activities:

Sunday, January 27, 2019

• Students will sing “Who You Say I Am,” at both 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. traditional and contemporary church services at St. Paul Westlake Church, 27993 Detroit Road.
• An All-School Open House will be held from 1-3 p.m. This event is open to the community. Tours of the school will be given and St. Paul Westlake staff and teachers will be on hand to answer questions.

Monday, January 28, 2019

An opening ceremony with a special message, trivia and devotions will be held at 9:15 a.m. in the Activity Center. Magician Christian Augustine will present “The Magic of Learning.” This will be followed by family group time and the first trivia questions of the week.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

• Daily Theme is Growing in Strength. Students will learn the Bible story Samson calling on God for help. Dress Theme for the day: Your best workout clothes. Opening devotions will take place at 9:15 a.m. in the Activity Center. At 2:40 p.m. there will be an All-School assembly for “push-up popsicles and all-school strength competitions.”

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

• Daily Theme is Growing in Service. Students will learn the Bible story Joseph Serving in All Situations. Dress Theme for the day: Dress in as many colors as possible. Students will be working on a beautification project for the school and also making fleece bears for children in Haiti. A Spaghetti Dinner will be held from 5-6:30 in the St. Paul Westlake Cafeteria with proceeds supporting the seventh and eighth grade Ohio field trip later this spring. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. St. Paul Westlake students will present a Talent Show at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Center.

Thursday, January 31, 2019

• Daily Theme is Growing in Spirit. Students will learn the Bible story Pentecost and the Gift of the Holy Spirit. Dress Theme for the day: Dress in your favorite team uniform (Cavs/Indians/Browns) or make a team of friends and create your own team uniform. There will be All-School Team Building Activities, including a scavenger hunt at 2 p.m. in the Activity Center, with devotions to follow.

Friday, February 1, 2019

• Daily Theme: Growing in Unity. Students will learn the Bible story of Disciples sent out two by two. Dress Theme for the Day: St. Paul Westlake Spirit Wear. A pancake breakfast will be held for all students at 9 a.m. in the Cafeteria. A Faculty/Eighth Grade Volleyball Game will take place at 2:15 p.m. in the Activity Center.